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Crews on scene of peanut mill fire in Portales
Crews were on the scene of a fire at the peanut mill on Highway 70 in Portales, New Mexico Monday evening, according to a social media post from the Portales Fire Department.
Lubbock gyms gear up for a busy summer season
For some, summer is a season of vacations and taking it easy, but according to the General Manager of Zach’s Club, Jason Young, it can also be a busy time for gyms.
Portions of Highway 114 closed, multiple accidents
HOCKLEY COUNTY, Texas — Levelland Hockley County Emergency Management announced road closures Monday evening due to multiple accidents on Highway 114 near the Lubbock County Line. Westbound lanes at FM 2378 were closed and traffic was being diverted while crews work accidents, an alert said. The first crash occurred before 5:00 p.m. Shortly after, there […]
Former Texas Tech head coach passes away at the age…
LUBBOCK, Texas-– Steve Sloan, one of the winningest head football coaches in Texas Tech history, passed away on Sunday at 79, according to Texas Tech. While at Texas Tech, Sloan compiled a 23-12 overall record in the three seasons he coached the Red Raiders, including a 10-2 record and shared a Southwest Conference title in […]
LBK teens hold woman for ransom, jailed on hefty…
LUBBOCK, Texas — Two Lubbock teens are facing kidnapping and burglary charges after they were accused of holding a woman for ransom for $3,000 back in January, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by EverythingLubbock.com on Monday. The affidavit named 19-year-old Jaydee Diaz, 18-year-old Ryan Scott and a man nicknamed “Baby K” as the […]
UMC to break ground on cancer center in Lubbock
University Medical Center partnered with TLC2Foundation to open a cancer center in Lubbock, according to a press release. The groundbreaking of the center will take place on Thursday, April 18 and will take about two years to construct.
Optimist Club of Lubbock announces scholarship winners
LUBBOCK, Texas— The Optimist Club of Lubbock will host its 31st Annual Phoenix Scholarship Awards program and dinner, on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Tigris Holding, LLC Conference Room on 5307 West Loop 289 Access Road. According to the press release, the Phoenix Scholarship is awarded to High School graduates who overcame adversity and […]
Upcoming events at the Lubbock Public Library, April…
LUBBOCK, Texas — The City of Lubbock and the Lubbock Public Library have released a schedule of events planned for the week of April 15-20. Here is the list of events sent to EverythingLubbock.com in a press release: Butterfly Terrarium Craft at Godeke BranchLibraryMonday,April152:30 to 3:30 PMJoin us to make a beautiful butterfly garden using […]
TxDOT reminds Lubbock drivers of safety in work zones
In observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 15 through 19, the Texas Department of Transportation highlighted the importance of safe driving in work zones on Monday.
Visit Lubbock to join Brew City, Texas program
LUBBOCK, Texas — On Monday, Visit Lubbock announced it will become a member of Texas Craft Brewers Guild’s ‘Brew City, Texas’ program, highlighting how the city has become a hub for local beer enthusiasts and tourists alike. Local breweries The Brewery LBK and Good Line Beer Co. have recently been nationally recognized, bringing well-deserved attention […]
Finalists announced for Lubbock Chief of Police
LUBBOCK, Texas — The City of Lubbock on Monday afternoon announced finalists for the Chief of Police and scheduled a public meet and greet. See below for more. The following is a press release from the City of Lubbock: The City of Lubbock is pleased to announce the four finalists for Lubbock Chief of Police. […]
Arrest made in deadly shooting at Executive Inn
The Lubbock Police Department on Monday afternoon said Michael Taylor, 33, was arrested and accused of aggravated robbery and obstruction/retaliation in connection with the deadly shooting of Jose Gonzalez, 34, at the Executive Inn on Saturday.
Man behind bars in Lubbock after pursuit
Oscar Flores, 61, was arrested by Slaton Police after he led authorities on a pursuit that ended in Garza County, according to a press release from SPD.
Covenant earns accreditation for radiation oncology
LUBBOCK, Texas— Covenant Health Care Center has been accredited by the American Society for Radiation Oncology. APEx provides external validation that a radiation oncology facility delivers high-quality patient care. According to the press release, APEx is the fastest-growing radiation oncology accreditation program in the U.S., with more than 300 U.S. facilities that have earned APEx […]
CBS apologizes for programming error
CBS on Monday released a statement regarding a network programing error that ended Billy Joel’s special about two minutes early in the Eastern and Central Time Zones.
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